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Real-time consumer payments need standards to rise

Payments Dive

To make instant payments a reality for consumers, the payments industry must work together to develop a common framework for the transactions, top industry executives say.

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The time for generative AI in commercial banking is now

Accenture

Spring is a time when most people, bankers included, take a fresh look at the challenges they face and tackle them with renewed vigor. Commercial banking should be on this year’s spring-cleaning list. While it is often the bank’s largest revenue generator, its processes continue to be highly manual, constraining the potential for profit growth.… The post The time for generative AI in commercial banking is now appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Core banking modernization: Unlocking legacy code with generative AI

Accenture

Early trials with generative AI show that the tangle of legacy code that hinders every aspect of the transformation of banks’ core products and services could be quickly and effectively resolved. By Alvaro Ruiz, Global Core Banking Lead, Accenture. At the heart of most traditional banks is a mainframe computer running the software that defines… The post Core banking modernization: Unlocking legacy code with generative AI appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks’ main goals are to diligently support their local communities and make an acceptable return on capital in these challenging times. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

Recent data and trends of the small business lending market SMB Lending Insights is a snapshot of current financial trends and metrics that impact small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending and financial institutions. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 SMBs and financial institutions face tremendous uncertainty in the current environment, which is characterized by elevated interest rates, high inflation, and growing personal de

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Fed seeks 8,000 financial institutions for FedNow

Payments Dive

About 700 financial institutions have connected to the Fed’s instant payment network since last July, with at least 1,000 more in the pipeline, a FedNow official said this week.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks’ main goals are to diligently support their local communities and make an acceptable return on capital in these challenging times. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

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BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank embrace cost discipline in Q1

BankInovation

European banks BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank plan to pull back on expenses this year as they lean into their tech investments. “We are maintaining our cost discipline,” Deutsche Bank Chief Executive Christian Sewing said during the $578 billion bank’s first-quarter earnings call April 25.

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Three Reasons Transportation Factors Must Automate Operations

Jack Henry

Funding broker clients is challenging. Working around common obstacles – everything from error-prone manual processes to communications breakdowns – can significantly impact efficiency, which in turn significantly impacts profitability. That’s where automation comes in.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Walmart removes self-checkout from select stores

Payments Dive

The retailer joins Target, Dollar General and other chains in recalibrating a reliance on self-service, and rethinking the whole checkout experience.

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Dividends payments soar globally as worker pay stagnates

TheGuardian

Shareholder payouts grew 14 times faster than wages over past three years, says Oxfam report Shareholders have proved to be more successful at securing bumper payouts than workers have at winning higher pay, according to two studies that show dividends outstripping wages by a considerable margin in recent years. Oxfam said analysis of global data showed that dividend payments to shareholders over the last three years grew an average of 14 times faster than worker pay across 31 major economies.

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Rethinking card issuing in an age of fintech disruption

ATM Marketplace

Banks face challenges in modernizing card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences could affect existing revenue streams, prompting urgency in card modernization.

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Commercial Construction to Permanent Loans - Build Smoothly and Smartly

Commercial Lending USA

Commercial construction to permanent loans make getting money for your dream project easy. You can get the amount that you need for your dream commercial space without all the hassles that come with other loan options.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Pay Your Way to Better Financial Health

Jack Henry

For many Americans, these are challenging financial times. Sixty-six million have low to moderate incomes, 51 million grapple with income volatility, and more than seven million are unbanked, navigating today’s troubled waters without the help of a local financial institution. Together, these high-risk households pay more than $250 billion in service fees.

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Why financial institutions should embrace ISO 20022

Payments Dive

Adopting ISO 20022 payment standards can help U.S. banks and credit unions unlock richer data and stay competitive in the global financial marketplace.

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Q&A with Jack Henry’s Nicole Harper on financial literacy

BankInovation

Technology provider Jack Henry leans into its financial health training and offerings during April — Financial Literacy Month.

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The Guardian view on the cost of a cashless society: the most vulnerable will pay | Editorial

TheGuardian

The pandemic accelerated the shift away from notes and coins. But China and others are realising that transition has a price One of the idiosyncrasies of China’s huge appetite for luxury goods has been the high sales of man bags – a niche item in the west. Their popularity initially reflected not just the fondness of the newly rich for conspicuous consumption, but also the practical need to carry large wodges of banknotes in a country that hadn’t truly embraced credit cards.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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SBA Loan for Assisted Living That Finances Your Dream Facility

Commercial Lending USA

An SBA loan for assisted living could help you reach your goal of giving seniors the best care possible. According to the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the U.S.

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Do the 5 C’s of Credit Still Matter?

Jack Henry

Technology is making an impact on credit and risk management. Click to learn how credit risk tools can be sharpened to meet the demands of the work and make solid loan decisions.

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Stripe unbundles services as industry shifts

Payments Dive

The company’s move to decouple embedded financial services from payment processing means it’s ready to pursue larger customers, analysts said.

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Are recent deals a sign of bank M&A resurgence?

American Banker

Consolidation has slowed since the pandemic, but UMB's agreement to buy Heartland Financial — the largest deal in three years — is one of several merger announcements in the past two weeks. Talks among other potential buyers and sellers are said to be picking up.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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National Bank of Iraq goes live with Temenos

The Paypers

The National Bank of Iraq has gone live with Temenos core banking and payments, aiming to develop new products faster and optimise the customer experience.

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Barclays accused of greenwashing over financing for Italian oil company

TheGuardian

Exclusive: Environmental groups say bank is misleading public over ‘sustainable’ financing for Eni as company vastly expands fossil fuel production Barclays is being accused by environmental groups of greenwashing after helping to arrange €4bn (£3.4bn) in financing for the Italian oil company Eni in a way that allows them to qualify towards its $1tn sustainable financing goal.

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Celebrate Accountholders This Financial Literacy Month

Jack Henry

April is Financial Literacy Month, and that means it’s time to write your annual blog and social posts on the importance of understanding personal finances and making smart long-term planning decisions. And with 60% of Americans lacking the basic budget, financial plan, or savings , it’s time to rethink our strategy.

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How Love’s is remaking stores and checkout

Payments Dive

The convenience store chain has installed some self-checkout machines to replace employee checkout counters, C-Store Dive said in reporting on the company’s $1 billion renovation program.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.